Q30 / 370 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases
Statement A – Typhoid Mary was a health worker.
Statement B – Haemophilus influenzae doesn’t cause influenza.
Statement B – Haemophilus influenzae doesn’t cause influenza.
- AOnly Statement A is correct
- Correct answerBOnly Statement B is correct
- CBoth Statements A and B are correct.
- DBoth Statements A and B are incorrect
Solution
A classic case of Typhoid Mary
Mary Mallon (nicknamed Typhoid Mary): She (cook by profession) was a typhoid carrier and she continued to spread typhoid for many years through the food she prepared.
Streptococcus pneumonia and Haemophilus influenzae cause pneumonia while Influenza is caused by Influenza Virus.
Mary Mallon (nicknamed Typhoid Mary): She (cook by profession) was a typhoid carrier and she continued to spread typhoid for many years through the food she prepared.
Streptococcus pneumonia and Haemophilus influenzae cause pneumonia while Influenza is caused by Influenza Virus.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.